RCMP Chief Human Resources Officer Gail Johnson on Personal Protective Equipment and bearded members issued the following statement: “The issue of personal protective equipment and impacts on RCMP members with facial hair during the pandemic has been a topic of public debate the last few days. I share the frustrations of our police officers across … Read more
Police leaders from provincial, municipal and First Nations police services across the country came together to discuss working collectively to tackle key issues facing the Canadian policing community. The forum was launched by the RCMP Commissioner to seek the support of leaders from within the policing community to engage in an ongoing series of discussions … Read more
The RCMP’s National Division Cybercrime Investigative Team laid charges against John Paul Revesz from Toronto for allegedly operating an international malware scheme under the company name “Orcus Technologies”. Revesz was charged under Section 342.1 of the Criminal Code for Unauthorized use of computer and will be appearing in provincial court in Toronto on December 5. “This … Read more
As part of a criminal investigation Project “Abalone”, the RCMP’s National Division Cybercrime Investigative Team arrested and charged Nana Koranteng and Jesiah Russell-Francis of Montréal, Que., following their alleged involvement in a significant cyber-attack. The two accused will appear in court in relation to unauthorized use of a computer, fraud over $5000, conspiracy to commit fraud, … Read more
A guilty plea was entered in court by Defiant Tech Inc., to the charges of Trafficking In Identity Information and Possession of Property Obtained By Crime a year and a half after charges were laid into the RCMP’s cybercrime investigation dubbed Project “Adoration”. This investigation began in 2016 when the RCMP learned that the website LeakedSource.com was being hosted by … Read more
The RCMP announced that Assistant Commissioner Todd Shean has been appointed as the Commanding Officer for the RCMP in Alberta, following a selection process jointly undertaken by the RCMP and the province. Assistant Commissioner Shean replaces Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service, including more than three years as Commanding Officer. … Read more
The RCMP kicked off Fraud Prevention Month 2017 at a joint press conference in Ottawa with the Competition Bureau. Throughout the month, the RCMP and its partners will be raising awareness and educating the public about different types of scams. This year, the RCMP will focus on four types of scams: online, romance, extortion, and business. RCMP Assistant … Read more
The RCMP announced Dec. 6 that following an extensive feasibility study on the potential implementation of Body Worn Cameras it will postpone a force wide implementation until such time as available technology can meet its specific operational requirements. “The RCMP recognizes the importance of constantly researching new equipment to be used in operational settings, and we … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security committed to work together to combat the flow of illicit fentanyl and other opioids into Canada. RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson and MPS Vice-Minister Chen Zhimin met in Ottawa following the recent signing by Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.), of a Memorandum of … Read more
From Oct. 22-28, 2016, law enforcement agencies around the world coordinated action against buyers and sellers of illicit drugs and other illegal activities using Darknet global marketplaces. “Operation Hyperion” was the first step in developing a more unified global law enforcement response to the growing use of the Darknet. In Canada, the collaboration between the Royal … Read more
